What happens if our celebrant is sick or unavailable on the day?
If your celebrant is sick or unexpectedly unavailable on your wedding day, don’t worry—there are clear protocols in place, and
Can we get married if we’ve been previously married or divorced?
Yes—you can get married in Australia if you’ve been previously married, as long as that marriage has legally ended through
What if one of us doesn’t speak English fluently?
If either of you doesn’t speak or understand English well enough to follow the ceremony and say the legal vows,
Are same-sex marriages legally recognised in Australia?
Yes—same-sex marriages are fully legal and recognised in Australia. Marriage equality became law on 9 December 2017, following overwhelming public
What happens if we need to reschedule or cancel our wedding?
If you need to reschedule your wedding, it's usually no problem—your celebrant can update the date and time as long
Can we get legally married overseas and still have a celebration here?
Yes—you can absolutely have a celebration in Australia after getting legally married overseas. However, if you’re already legally married in
Can we have a surprise or secret wedding?
You can have a secret wedding—but not a surprise wedding where one partner doesn’t know it’s happening. In Australia, both
Does my name automatically change after I get married?
No—your name does not change automatically after marriage in Australia. If you choose to take your partner’s surname (or a
Can a friend or family member officiate our wedding?
Not unless they are a registered marriage celebrant in Australia. In Australia, only an authorised celebrant—registered under the Marriage Act
